 Both landmarks had been unused for years before Creative Time reinvigorated them, through programs like "Art in the Anchorage" (1983–2001) and "Projects at the Chamber" (1982).Creative Time initially gained widespread recognition for organizing ‘’Art on the Beach,’’ a project which brought together practitioners of many mediums and allowed for the creation of large scale public works in Battery Park City between 1978 and 1985.For three months each summer ‘’Art on the Beach’’ offered site-specific sculpture and performances that were open to the public and free of cost.